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  1. GayTurk_Izmir avatar

    RE: Getting from Izmir to Cesme

    by GayTurk_Izmir 29 May 2012

    Izmir to Çeşme town harbour (where the ferries to Chios will depart )takes about one hour. What airlines will you be flying with ? Turk…

  2. alesssia avatar

    RE: Itinerary tips: from Cesme to Istanbul

    by alesssia 26 May 2012

    Thank you so much for your precious suggestions. After some days I finally made my rough itinerary through Turkey, but I still need your…

  3. go_2 avatar

    RE: Itinerary tips: from Cesme to Istanbul

    by go_2 22 May 2012

    Just dress modestly - i.e. no short shorts or very low tops - and you'll be perfectly safe. Too much flesh showing is taken as an invitati…

  4. sarikanarya avatar

    RE: Itinerary tips: from Cesme to Istanbul

    by sarikanarya 21 May 2012

    You could take a ferry from Greece to one of the more northerly islands such Samos and come intoTurkey at Kuşadası,visit Ephesus then…

  5. alesssia avatar

    Itinerary tips: from Cesme to Istanbul

    by alesssia 20 May 2012

    Hi everyone, I'm going to backpack by myself in Greece, Turkey and Balcans. I will reach Greece at the end of July and I'm supposed…

  6. MrSanjay avatar

    Re: Driving rental cars around Izmir / Cesme, Turkey

    by MrSanjay 18 May 2012

    Thanks, greatly appreciate your help!

  7. purna avatar

    RE: Trip to Greek islands from Turkey

    by purna 17 May 2012

    Agree with Sarikanarya. I have researched Lesvos and Chios and will go to both this June for a total of 17 days. Ayvalik to Lesvos (10…

  8. sarikanarya avatar

    RE: Trip to Greek islands from Turkey

    by sarikanarya 17 May 2012

    For someone who says they want to visit a not-so-touristy island you have picked the 3 most heavily commercialised islands.For a more…

  9. portrait_artist avatar

    RE: Ferry from Cesme to Chios then to A.G. Kirikos

    by portrait_artist 10 May 2012

    I went to the port at Cesme and bought my ticket about an hour before the boat left and it was no problem at all. There was plenty of…

  10. neckervd avatar

    RE: Ferry from Cesme to Chios then to A.G. Kirikos

    by neckervd 08 May 2012

    Will you stay at Cesme? If not (Izmir or so), I would recommend to travel via Kusadasi - Samos: much more ferries than from Chios. …

  11. bomhugo avatar

    Ferry from Cesme to Chios then to A.G. Kirikos

    by bomhugo 08 May 2012

    I've been searching about the way from Turkey to Greece by ferry. I found the websites to buy the tickets but do I really need to buy…

  12. vvonderr avatar

    RE: Are beaches in Çeşme warm enough to swim in the late May/early June?

    by vvonderr 06 May 2012

    Thank you so much for the great inputs :) Now we are super excited about Cesme. Map of the beach temparature is such a smart idea!! All…

  13. GayTurk_Izmir avatar

    RE: Are beaches in Çeşme warm enough to swim in the late May/early June?

    by GayTurk_Izmir 05 May 2012

    Here is something you can follow on a daily basis concerning the water temperature of the Turkish beaches:) http://dmi.gov.tr/deniz/den…

  14. sarikanarya avatar

    RE: Are beaches in Çeşme warm enough to swim in the late May/early June?

    by sarikanarya 05 May 2012

    Certainly it will be hot enough to sunbathe and there will be plenty of people swimming too.It will probably feel a bit 'fresh'when you…

  15. vvonderr avatar

    Are beaches in Çeşme warm enough to swim in the late May/early June?

    by vvonderr 05 May 2012

    Thinking to spend 2 days in Çeşme in the late May/early June. A bit worried if it's going to be a pleasant beach experience. (= the air…

  16. sarikanarya avatar

    RE: Variation in Turkey

    by sarikanarya 03 May 2012

    Okay,so from Sweden you have a choice if schedule and charter flights so you can go into most airports here,that's good :) Going airport…

  17. sarikanarya avatar

    RE: Does this place exist?

    by sarikanarya 21 April 2012

    Yes,here in Turkey there are still a few nooks and crannies the package tours haven't found.Here are a few for you to research starting…

  18. sarikanarya avatar

    RE: Driving rental cars around Izmir / Cesme, Turkey

    by sarikanarya 20 April 2012

    The road from Izmir to Çeşme is a brand new multi lane highway,so very easy to use and find your way on.One off that and on the local…

  19. MrSanjay avatar

    Driving rental cars around Izmir / Cesme, Turkey

    by MrSanjay 20 April 2012

    Hi, I'm thinking of hiring a car for a few days to drive around the Izmir region of Turkey. I'm Australian and have an international driver'…

  20. neckervd avatar

    RE: Athens to Constantinople

    by neckervd 19 April 2012

    There is no rail connection to Gelibolu at all, neither from Cesme, nor from Ayvalik or any other place.

  21. sarikanarya avatar

    RE: Cesme Harbor to Izmir Airport

    by sarikanarya 19 April 2012

    There are regular buses(every 30-40 minutes) from Çeşme into Izmir otogar,then take a taxi for the short run to Alsancak Grand Efes Hotel…

  22. purna avatar

    Cesme Harbor to Izmir Airport

    by purna 18 April 2012

    I'll be coming into Cesme from Chios and heading directly to Izmir airport to pick up a car. This will be my 9th and my wife's 6th trip…

  23. purna avatar

    Cesme Harbor to Izmir Airport

    by purna 17 April 2012

    I'll be coming into Cesme from Chios and heading directly to Izmir airport to pick up a car. This will be my 9th and my wife's 6th trip…

  24. GayTurk_Izmir avatar

    RE: Best coastal town in Turkey?

    by GayTurk_Izmir 13 April 2012

    Karaburun is NOT close to the Çeşme region. If you are interested in Çeşme you need to stay in Çeşme,Ilıca or Alaçatı. as Sarika …

  25. sarikanarya avatar

    RE: Best coastal town in Turkey?

    by sarikanarya 13 April 2012

    Hmm,yes Alaçatı and Ilıca are both rather elite for accomodation.The cheapest would be in Çeşme town itself,maybe on the outskirts for…

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